The Detroit Lions have little to play for entering Week 17 of the 2019 NFL regular season. And fans have little to no reason to watch. Outside of the possibility that the Lions could move up to the number two overall selection in the 2020 NFL Draft or drop all the way down to the fifth pick, the outcome of this matchup against the hated Green Bay Packers is virtually meaningless to Motown.
Still, true fans don’t choose the teams they love and support. They are hopelessly tied to them regardless of the standings. If you find yourself looking for reasons to watch the Lions take on the Packers this Sunday, here are three reasons to do so.